Markham Register of Property of Cultural Heritage Value or Interest

Address: 7507 KENNEDY RD Original Address: Property Legal Description: CON 6 PT LOT 4 Historical Name: Smith House Heritage Conservation District: Ward: 8 Year Built: 1850 Architect Style: Classic Revival Heritage Status of Property: Listed Designation Bylaw: Heritage Easement Agreement: No         History Description Located in the southwest quarter of Lot 4 Concession 6. The original Crown grant for this lot was received by Shivers Cozens. The 200 acre lot was subdivided as early as 1807 and numerous transactions took place. John Smith purchased 50 acres in the southwest corner of Lot 4 Concession 6 from Simon P. Drummond in 1844. Very little is known about John Smith except that he was born in England circa 1802. In 1838 he married Betsy (Elizabeth) Milliken. Betsy Smith inherited an 11 acre parcel on Lot 1, Concession 5 from her father Norman Milliken in 1843. John Smith died in 1851. The property was bequeathed to his son John (Jr.) and the 11 acre parcel was given to his daughter Mary.   Contemporary Photograph Heritage Photograph         Key Map Please note that the yellow polygon symbol is not indicative of the actual heritage area and is only meant to highlight the property the heritage building(s) is located at. For a complete description of the actual heritage property please refer to the Designation Bylaw found above.

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